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Appendix B: Selection of Products, Dispensing Equipment, and Application Systems
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Table 3. Typical Statements for Acute Dermal Toxicity
Toxicity
Category Signal Word Statements
I
DANGER –
POISON
Skull &
Crossbones
required
Fatal if absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before
eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Wear
[specify appropriate protective clothing]. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
II WARNING
May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before
eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Wear
[specify appropriate protective clothing]. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
III CAUTION
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before
eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove
and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wear [specify appropriate
protective clothing].
IV CAUTION(optional)
No statements are required; however, the registrant may choose to use
category III labeling.
Table 4. Typical Statements for Acute Inhalation Toxicity
Toxicity
Category Signal Word Statements
I
DANGER –
POISON
Skull &
Crossbones
required
Fatal if inhaled. Do not breathe dust, vapor, or spray mist.a Wear
[specify appropriate respiratory protection]. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
II WARNING
May be fatal if inhaled. Do not breathe dust, vapor, or spray mist. a
Wear [specify appropriate respiratory protection]. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
III CAUTION Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or spraymist.a Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IV CAUTION
(optional)
No statements are required; however, the registrant may choose to use
category III labeling.
aChoose the word that appropriately describes the product during use.